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EF08 PYT

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,887 mi
Last recorded78,887 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 PYT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 78,887 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 78,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 77,195 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,369 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,727 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 73,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no head lamp pattern (image) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no head lamp pattern (image) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 72,306 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 70,900 miles

Central Front front suspension components very rusty

Central Rear rear exhaust box very rusty

Central Rear rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,887 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,999 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,926 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,753 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,409 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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EF08 PYT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF08 PYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 PYT registered?

EF08 PYT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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